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<h2>CMSIS Pack Manager - Packs</h2>

<p>The <b>Packs</b> view lists all available packs on the Internet or workstation that match your search criteria.</p>

<p>You can narrow the list by:</p>
<ul>
<li>Selecting a device in the <b>Devices</b> view.</li>
<li>Selecting a board in the <b>Boards</b> view.</li>
<li>Typing the pack name using wildcards in <i>Search Pack</i>.</li>
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<p>Expand a selected pack to show all installed or previous versions.</p>

<p>Hover over a pack name to display brief revision information.</p>

<p>Execute an <b>Action</b> for a Software Pack:</p>
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    <p>
    <img class="uvicon" alt="Install" src="./images/pack_manager_install.png">
    Install the Software Pack. Download the package from the Internet and install the software.</p>

    <p>
    <img class="uvicon" alt="Update" src="./images/pack_manager_update.png"> 
    Update the Software Pack. A newer version is available on the Internet or the workstation. Projects that use
    Software Components from this package get updated.</p>

    <p>
    <img class="uvicon" alt="Unpack" src="./images/pack_manager_unpack.png"> 
    Install the Software Pack. The package has been downloaded already, but is not installed yet.</p>

    <p>
    <img class="uvicon" alt="Remove" src="./images/pack_manager_remove.png"> 
    Remove the installed Software Pack and example projects. The Software Pack itself remains in the download area
    of the folder <b>..\ARM\Pack</b> and can be reinstalled if needed. Removed Software Components that are used explicitly in
    projects get flagged as missing.</p>

    <p>
    <img class="uvicon" alt="Up to date" src="./images/pack_manager_up_to_date.png"> 
    The installed package is up to date. No further action required.</p>

    <p>
    <img class="uvicon" alt="Offline" src="./images/pack_manager_offline.png">
    Software Pack is not maintained any longer. Hover the mouse over the button to view the recommended
    Software Pack. Could also identify that you have no connection to the network.</p>

    <p>
    <img class="uvicon" alt="Deprecated" src="./images/pack_manager_deprecated.png">
    Software Pack has been deprecated. The color of the icon reflects the current installation state.
    Deprecated Software Packs can still be installed. Expand the Software Pack to select the version. 
    The tooltip of a deprecated package can display the date of deprecation and a potential replacement package.</p>

    <p>
    <img class="uvicon" alt="Delete" src="./images/pack_manager_delete.png">
    Delete Software Packs that could not be read due to errors in the file. Hover the mouse over the button to view
    details. The button can remove files or entire folders. You may have to check for updates to reload Software Packs.</p>

    <p>
    <img class="uvicon" alt="Delete All" src="./images/pack_manager_deleteall.png">
    Delete all Software Packs marked with the <b>Delete</b> button. Hover the mouse over the button to view details. 
    The button can remove files or entire folders.</p>
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<p><b>See also:</b></p>
<ul>
   <li><a href="pack_manager.html">CMSIS Pack Manager</a></li>
   <li><a href="rte_packs.html">RTE Configuration - Packs</a></li>
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